Information Sharing Procedure

Key Principles of information sharing

"Ensuring that children and young people are kept safe and receive the support they need when they need it is vital. Where information sharing is necessary to achieve this objective it is important that practitioners have a clear understanding of when information can be shared. It is also important for them to understand the circumstances when sharing is inappropriate. The Data Protection Act is not a barrier to sharing information but is in place to ensure that personal information is shared appropriately. This guidance is welcome as it sets out a framework to help practitioners share information both professionally and lawfully."

Richard Thomas
Information Commissioner

This guidance sets out a framework to help practitioners share information professionally. Follow the step by step framework to ascertain if information can or cannot be shared.